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** Your daily media briefing - Wednesday 18 March
In the Media <[link removed]> is our daily collection of news and commentary related to secularism, available delivered to your inbox. You can also read the latest news and opinion <[link removed]> and listen to our podcasts on our website.
** Secularism in the media
* Most NHS specialists in NI would take part in abortions: survey <[link removed]>
A significant majority of NHS obstetricians and gynaecologists have indicated their support for delivering abortion services in Northern Ireland, according to an Ulster University survey.
Belfast Telegraph
* Coronavirus social distancing guidance applies to religious gatherings, says Matt Hancock <[link removed]>
UK health secretary Matt Hancock has confirmed that the government's new social distancing guidelines apply to places of worship.
Christian Today
* Religious organisations 'lack external oversight for safeguarding of children' <[link removed]>
Religious organisations are subject to "little to none external oversight" of how they ensure children are protected from sexual abuse, an inquiry has heard.
Premier Christian News
* Manchester Arena bombing: Hashem Abedi guilty of 22 murders <[link removed]>
The brother of Manchester Arena bomber Salman Abedi has been found guilty of murdering 22 people.
BBC
* Islamic preacher Khandaker Rahman accused of mosque rape <[link removed]>
An Islamic preacher has gone on trial accused of raping a schoolgirl at his mosque 15 years ago.
BBC
* Church wants to teach ‘Biblical world view’ at new Aberdeen school <[link removed]>
A church wants to open the first independent religious school in Aberdeen to teach children a "Biblical world view".
Evening Express
* Muslim students less likely to be awarded top class degrees <[link removed]>
Students from Muslim families are less likely to be awarded top class degrees than students from other religions or beliefs, according to research.
The Guardian
* Decision 'imminent' on whether last abortion clinic can stay open in Missouri <[link removed]>
A decision about whether the last abortion clinic in the US state of Missouri can remain open is "imminent", advocates involved in the case have said.
The Guardian
* ‘We can’t ignore Turkey’s war on free speech’ <[link removed]>
European and British leaders should resolve to stop President Erdogan undermining his country's rule of law any further.
The Times (£)
** Latest from the NSS
* NSS welcomes ECHR’s rejection of anti-abortion nurses’ appeal <[link removed]>
A European court has rejected an appeal by two nurses who were not hired as midwives in Sweden because they refused to perform abortions.
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